Wild Blue Yonder

An Out-of-Work Gal Considers Her Opportunities

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What began here as an online journal chronicling my progress as I pursued a variety of financial goals has morphed into a blog devoted to the concerns and challenges of the unemployed.

A communicator by profession, I cannot sit on my hands, even while temporarily out of work. What better subject to delve into than one I am personally experiencing, along with 15.4 million other Americans?

Personal finance issues and strategies for stretching a dollar will surely top the list, but I also plan to adopt a more holistic approach by taking on any aspect of the jobless experience that I think will be of interest to readers.

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6 Die-Hards Still Stand....No Heat Contest Update

November 23rd, 2008 at 07:33 am

I never imagined I'd still be reporting so close to Thanksgiving on those stalwart souls who haven't turned on the heat.

I give you guys a lot of credit. I'm with you in spirit. Although my heat is regularly kicking on, it's set at 59 degrees. You get used to it, for the most part. I hope I can keep it this low all winter long. In past years, my indoor high temp was set at 60 or 62, so this is my own ongoing personal challenge.

Here are the remaining 6 finalists who still have not turned on the heat (as far as I know):

Okay, I'm really no die hard! It was in the 70s here last week. And I think it will be mid-60s today.

Climate is on my side. BUT I live in an old, poorly insulated house with few window coverings (I like lots of light and haven't been able to make a decision on window coverings).

It's 60 in my house right now. I have a cup of hot tea in front of me, I'm wearing layers, and I have a blanket over my lap. I can't say as though I'm really enjoying being cold. But I am thinking of the $50 lower power bill that will come my way in a week or two.

My husband would faint or explode if I ever tried to set the temp at 59 degrees. The lowest he will let me set it is 65 at night. When he is not home I set it at 65 during the day and 63 at night. I live in Ohio and it has been quite cold the last week or so.

Analise, to be honest, i don't know what a cubanelle pepper is, either. Probably a bell pepper would be fine. Oh, and btw, my friend listed all ingredients as "per serving." I estimate there would be at least 4 servings to the whole thing, so i guess you could multiply every ingredient by 4 to come up with the total amount needed.

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